About
The Brera Picture Gallery, known in Italian as the Pinacoteca di Brera, is an art gallery at Via Brera 28 in Milan, Lombardy. It is one of the best-known collections of Italian painting, with a focus on the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
What to expect
The gallery is a place for slow looking. Its rooms hold Italian Renaissance and Baroque paintings, and a visit suits anyone interested in how artists of those centuries worked, whether you are a specialist or simply curious about the art of northern Italy.
- Italian Renaissance painting
- Italian Baroque painting
- A collection that rewards a few hours of unhurried viewing
Planning your visit
The gallery is best reached on foot or by public transport from the centre of Milan, and it can be combined with other stops in the city. For up-to-date information on visiting, you can call the gallery on +39 02 722631 before you go.
Around the gallery
Brera is a lively district of Milan, with cafés, boutiques and quiet courtyards close to the museum. Spending time wandering the surrounding streets pairs well with a visit to the paintings.